Hi Duncan and group. S%S Couplers seem like a very well engineered aid to bike transport, however they seem to be rather at odds with classic bike philosophy . Your Raleigh is a nice example of a 70,s British entry level racing frame. I know they are not particularly rare, and from time to time are available for a relatively low cost. They do have a collectors value , and a fairly strong following of users. If you modify it in such a manner you will remove pretty much any "collectors value". You will have a very nice bike , probably more suited to your uses. But to answer your question , yes most collectors would consider this a "bad thing". If I was in your situation I would restore and use the Raleigh as is, and look for a newer Japanese or similar frame to modify. It would be just as good a cycle, maybe even better. And it wouldn't ruffle the feathers of any collectors. Greg Lone Langley B.C. Canada
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